
Oct. 3, 2024: Candidates for CD8 on priorities for a district that’s both urban and rural
The state’s newest congressional district, District 8, was designed to be Colorado’s only toss-up seat between the two major parties. Today we hear from the two candidates vying for that seat. Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo is a pediatrician and Colorado’s first Latina member of Congress. Republican Gabe Evans is a state representative, former police officer, veteran and grandson of Mexican immigrants.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars
Peters was found guilty in August on charges related to her handling of election equipment.

Amendment I: No bail for first degree murder in Colorado, explained
This amendment would allow judges to order defendants in first-degree murder cases to be held without bail until their trial.

With Rep. Boebert leaving Colorado’s 3rd District, her constituents size up a very different style of politician
Both Republican Jeff Hurd and Democrat Adam Frisch are promising voters they’ll take a less divisive approach, if elected.

Colorado District 8 congressional candidate Republican Gabe Evans on problem solving, immigration, and his priorities if elected
Evans spoke with Colorado Matters about what is expected to be a closely contested race with the Democratic incumbent, Yadira Caraveo.

Colorado Congressional District 8 candidate Democrat Yadira Caraveo on finding balance in Washington and her priorities if she’s re-elected
Caraveo discussed facing a reelection challenge in what appears to be another closely contested race.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 3 – 6: Tour de Corgi, Art on the Corner and more
Plus this weekend brings classical ballet, street art, traditional barkcloth, and an exploration of “cancel culture.”

National fact sheet gives details of Colorado’s health care landscape
Through a new site, KFF posted state snapshots with a wealth of details on a variety of health care topics, including women’s health, abortions, health care costs and prescription drug coverage.

Meet the electric baker trying to make Pueblo the home of climate-friendly challah bread
Elishevah Sepulveda is renovating an old filling station into an all-electric, kosher bakery.
Allison Russell
w/Kara Jackson

Colorado parents have high understanding of school choice, but less confidence in college and career readiness, survey shows
A new survey shows Colorado has among the highest percentage of families in the nation who understand they currently have a choice in where they can send their children to school.

As the Southeast struggles in the aftermath of Helene, Congress considers coming back to help
Some in Colorado’s delegation say they’re ready to leave the campaign trail to return for votes if necessary.












